Speaker Session
Keynote Speech:
2020 Vision for Construction Spending, Labor
- Ken Simonson, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America, the nation’s leading construction trade association, will look into his crystal ball to answer:
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- What is the outlook for the economy and what does that imply for different types of construction?
- How severe will the construction labor shortage be in different regions and crafts?
- Will materials prices ride a roller coaster again or stay on level ground?
- What are the biggest risks - positive and negative - to the economic and construction forecast?
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Panel Discussion:
Seeing the market with 20/20 vision
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- Current challenges and bright spots for rebar and wire rod buyers
- Long product/construction demand forecast for 2020
- How USMCA will impact longs consumption
- Government intervention via potential infrastructure bill
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Moderator: Katie Memmel, Content Manager, SteelOrbis
Panelists:
- Philip Bell, President, Steel Manufacturers Association
- Vince Pappas, President, Stone Steel Corp.